Some characteristics of traveling nurses are listed below. Which is not necessarily correct?
a. flexibility c. ambiguous
b. adaptability d. independence
C
Traveling nurses need to have certain qualities about their personalities and skill sets in order to be
able to rapidly adapt to different work situations and work relationships. Some of these characteristics
are flexibility, adaptability, assertiveness (not ambiguity), independence, confidence, strong
organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to learn new skills and techniques.
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His family is concerned and thinks there is something wrong. As the LPN in charge, you a. Call the physician immediately; the family is right, he should not be groggy 12 hours after surgery b. Decide you will refuse to medicate him for pain if he asks because he is still heavily sedated c. Increase his IV rate d. Explain to the family that because of normal age-related changes, it takes longer for the effects of anesthesia to wear off
Which situation is an example of the overall goal of quality management in today's health care activities?
1. The nurse manager realizes a policy was ineffective in reducing incidents. 2. The administrator walks around making a list of potential problems. 3. The human resources department fires nonproductive employees. 4. The nurse wipes up a spilled drink before clients are allowed to enter a room.
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A) Eustachian tube B) Auricle C) Tympanic membrane D) Labyrinth
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A) Loop diuretic B) Angiotensin prohibiter C) Combination of hydralazine and isosorbide dinitrate D) Combination of hydrostatic dinitrate and isosorbide trinitrate